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Margaret Hodge MP visits Coca-Cola Warehouse managed by Howard Tenens February 08, 2012 Howard Tenens was delighted to host a recent visit by the local MP for Barking & Dagenham, the Right Honourable Margaret Hodge MP to the Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) Ltd. sustainable warehouse at Voltaic in Dagenham, which will service the Olympic Park during 2012. Palletforce raises £6,800 for charities February 08, 2012 Palletforce members and staff have raised more than £6,500 for two charities dedicated to saving lives. New Aberdeen Group Report February 01, 2012 In this first-ever survey, users confirm the benefits of voice in the warehouse, but there are some surprises. Dematic sets its sights on the future-oriented technology of Cloud Computing February 01, 2012 Solutions provider Dematic is pledging its support for the Fraunhofer IML "Cloud Computing for Logistics" innovation cluster. George Utz – a shining light in solar power February 01, 2012 Reinforcing its commitment to sustainability, materials handling manufacturer George Utz Ltd is now generating its own energy to help run operations at Alfreton in Derbyshire, with the installation of solar energy panels. CHEP backs local athlete for 2012 Olympic success January 25, 2012 CHEP, the provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, has announced the sponsorship of Olympic 400m athletic hopeful Andrew Steele. Advanced Supply Chain creates 150 jobs at new Corby warehouse December 18, 2011 UK-based distribution company, Advanced Supply Chain, has opened a brand new warehouse in Corby, Northamptonshire, creating an initial 150 jobs. DFDS Logistics implements advanced WMS at Larkhall December 18, 2011 A high volume transhipment facility operated by DFDS Logistics at their Larkhall facility near Glasgow has begun implementation of the Empirica WMS from Chess Logistics Technology. Businesses encouraged to look beyond the pump to address factors they can control December 07, 2011 According to the UK's most chosen vehicle tracking provider Navman Wireless: "Businesses should look to identify and rectify inefficiencies that exist regardless of fluctuations in fuel prices and other factors outside their influence, keeping profits high and risks low by taking responsibility for the costs that are under their control." Response to the autumn statement from Michael Conroy CEO of Palletforce December 07, 2011 investment to the country's road networks outlined in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement. From great to fabulous with Women in Logistics UK November 22, 2011 Kerrianne Cartmer-Edwards, motivational speaker, business coach and author, kick-started the recently held Women in Logistics AGM with an engaging presentation on unlocking your potential, having a successful mindset and strategies on how to Out-think & Out-perform the competition… and make the shift from Great to Fabulous in your life and career. Business mentoring scheme for logistics executives November 16, 2011 UKWA – the trade association representing the logistics industry - has announced details of its plans to launch a new business mentoring scheme for supply chain executives. Christmas deadline for Under-Run Scheme November 08, 2011 There are only a few weeks left to take up the special price offer on approved rear under-run device manufacturing specs from VBRA. Developing personnel to deliver results November 02, 2011 While many businesses, not only within the logistics industry but across the board, will be focusing on driving business growth or maintaining stability as the UK's economy is still on the road to recovery, staff development and investing in training is an important factor in keeping staff on top of their game and morale high. SSI Schaefer's Angels: Full Throttle October 19, 2011 SSI Schaefer recently put together a seven strong team of females to take part in and successfully complete a Ladies Driving Challenge at Bovington Army Camp in Dorset in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Hanson Logistics selects Calidus for Warehouse Management October 19, 2011 OBS Logistics today announced that its Calidus Warehouse Management System (WMS) has been selected by Huddersfield-based Hanson Logistics, which has extensive warehousing and transportation operations throughout the north of England. NORD-sponsored racing team presents single-seater for Solar Challenge September 21, 2011 After many months of development and construction work, the Solar Energy Racers team has successfully tested its fully assembled vehicle under road conditions for the first time in mid-August in Uzwil, Switzerland. ByBox Tour de Box fundraising challenge set to raise four figure sum for Zoe's Place September 07, 2011 On your marks, get set, go! are words ringing in the ears of ByBox staff as they get ready to set off from ByBox' Coventry Distribution Centre, off Red Lane, Coventry on a gruelling fundraising 'Tour de Box' challenge which takes place on Thursday 8th September.

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